THE CHALLENGE
The development of solid-state lithium batteries faces a major business challenge: creating a polymer electrolyte that is both technically reliable and commercially viable. While these batteries promise safer and more energy-dense storage by eliminating flammable liquids, current polymer electrolytes struggle with low ionic conductivity at room temperature, poor mechanical strength, and limited stability at high voltages. These technical issues lead to performance degradation such as lithium dendrite formation, capacity loss, and reduced cycle life, all of which undermine the reliability needed for electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage. From a business perspective, these shortcomings hinder mass adoption, increase production costs, and pose risks to product lifespan and consumer trust. Solving this challenge requires an innovative electrolyte solution that balances conductivity, strength, and chemical stability to meet both performance expectations and market demands.
OUR SOLUTION
We have a next-generation solid-state electrolyte that addresses key barriers to commercializing high-performance lithium batteries by combining advanced materials into a single, scalable system. Using a self-assembled molecular ionic composite made from a rigid-rod polymer (PBDT), a non-flammable co-solvent (sulfolane), a high-stability ionic liquid, and a lithium salt additive (LiDFBOP), this electrolyte achieves a rare balance of mechanical strength, high ionic conductivity, and thermal and chemical stability. It enables safer, longer-lasting battery operation at high voltages and elevated temperatures while preventing common failures like dendrite formation and capacity fade. With proven performance in demanding environments such as electric vehicles and aerospace, this technology is designed not just to meet industry standards but to unlock new business opportunities where reliability, safety, and energy density are mission critical.
Advantages:
- High ionic conductivity at room and elevated temperatures
- Exceptional mechanical strength for dendrite suppression
- Wide electrochemical stability window beyond 4.4 V
- Thermal stability up to 300 °C with non-flammability
Potential Application:
- Electric vehicle solid-state batteries
- Aerospace and defense power systems
- Grid and stationary energy storage
- Industrial high-temperature battery modules
